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Building a Reliable Cloud-Based Bank in Java

Summary

Jason Maude talks about the server-side implementation of Starling Bank and shows how, even though Java is over two decades old, it can still be used for cutting edge applications.

Bio

Jason Maude currently works at Starling Bank as one of their lead engineers. He is a coder, coach, debater, and public speaker. He has over a decade of experience working in the financial sector, primarily in creating and delivering software. He is passionate about creating teams and explaining complex technical concepts to those who are convinced that they won't be able to understand them.

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Software is changing the world. QCon empowers software development by facilitating the spread of knowledge and innovation in the developer community. A practitioner-driven conference, QCon is designed for technical team leads, architects, engineering directors, and project managers who influence innovation in their teams.